World Cup 2010

[CSL]

I dont get why a kick to the back of the knee is a yellow card but to the front of the knee isn't

Tackling from behind is a big no-no. Also, a lot of ones from the front will be from 50-50 balls as well, which are less likely to be blown for.

[RatedGSuperstar]

Tim Howard constantly looks like he wants to murder Jay DeMerit.

[CSL]

lol yes Melchester Rovers/Roy Race mention on ITV

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Awful.</font>

[Ogen]

Best hope you've a plan B or this is over.

[RoXer]

Yo, why they gotta be the Black stars

[Droford]

USA coming out fired up at least

[RatedGSuperstar]

Choking away so many scoring opportunities. This feels a lot like the second half of the Algeria match.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

PENALTY.

Can see the match ending that way too tbh.

[Droford]

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL

kingson wasnt even close on it either, he went the wrong way lol

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS</font>

[#BROKEN Hasney]

1-1

USA could be a decent team if they showed up for the first half of matches.

[RoXer]

Captain America

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL a player from USA didn't even watch it</font>

[Confused]

Oul' Bill in the crowd! Could be an exciting night for the States, or a former President at least!

[RP]

FUCKING YES!

[RatedGSuperstar]

1-1

USA could be a decent team if they showed up for the first half of matches.

Or played their best 11 from the start. No idea what Bradley was thinking with his starting lineup today.

[RP]

I'm convinced Landon Donavon would put the fear in God.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL

kingson wasnt even close on it either, he went the wrong way lol

that happens all the time

it's a straight guessing game on PKs

[RP]

Its pretty fucking cool that Mic Jagger is there

[#BROKEN Hasney]

that happens all the time

it's a straight guessing game on PKs

Yeah, you first-timeish watchers shall see if it goes to penalties.

Hoping it does and USA do it that way, would be fun to see how you like the tension of a shoot-out.

[Innovator]

Does USA know they have to play for 90 minutes and not 45?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It's better to only play the 2nd 45 than only the 1st 45, at least.

[RatedGSuperstar]

The guy doing this is kind of annoying, but it's a really interesting piece on the science of why it's so hard to stop a PK.

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[RP]

Bradley has looked so damn good in these games. I dont know a ton about soccer, but just by looks, Michael Bradley looks like he's dominating niggas

[RP]

Is it cold in Africa or something? Why is Bob Bradley wearing a coat?

[Droford]

I'm convinced Landon Donavon would put the fear in God.

Its the middle of winter in South Africa.

[RatedGSuperstar]

Is it cold in Africa or something? Why is Bob Bradley wearing a coat?

It's winter in the Southern Hemisphere this time of year, and the sun is down.

[RP]

Suge Knight is a Ghana fan

[#BROKEN Hasney]

"Overtime"

[Crimson]

Looks like overtime. USA has been attacking most of the game now..hope their not burned out

[Crimson]

Penalty kicks = nailbiters if it comes to that

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I kind of want it to go to PKs so you guys can experience that. Although I doubt you'd enjoy it.

[RP]

I kind of want it to go to PKs so you guys can experience that. Although I doubt you'd enjoy it.

like a turd in my pants

[Fignuts]

Why in fuck's sake does Fielhaber not start?

Jesus.

[RP]

Gomez : Where you want me???

Howard : Go long! zzzzzzzzZZZZZZSHIT COCK BUTT LICKuhhhhhhhhhher

[Crimson]

I kind of want it to go to PKs so you guys can experience that. Although I doubt you'd enjoy it.

I remember being nervous for the England/Portugal in '06 when it went to penalties and I didnt care who won! Imagine this

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I honestly believe that Bradley has some sort of confidence/arrogance that the 11 men that started could beat Ghana and he could rest some players for the quarters.

[RP]

/sigh

[Crimson]

fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Ugh.</font> :(

[Droford]

so its not sudden death I take it..

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Maybe the US don't show up for the 1st half of extra time either :shifty:

[CSL]

That's a fucking finish.

[Emperor Smeat]

How is it USA can't prevent anything in a "1st half" of a game this WC so far.

1st OT and they gave up an early goal like in 1st half of the normal game (and 1st half vs Slovenia, England, and almost to Algeria).

[RoXer]

Its all over

[RatedGSuperstar]

Only fitting since this team had no business making it out of group play, anyway. Such a disappointment of a team, wasting Landon Donovan's best shot to play deep into the tournament.

[RP]

awww well it was fun

[RP]

Dempsey is horrible

[RP]

Ghana is diving to the ground when the wind gust picks up

[Crimson]

U.S needs to call a timeout

[RP]

Someone on Ghana is dead on the field

[Crimson]

fucking negroe flopping and playing dead

[RP]

One thing about soccer i've noticed. There are a ton of fucking panzies in this sport. Faking injuries and shit. It's embarressing.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

One thing about soccer i've noticed. There are a ton of fucking panzies in this sport. Faking injuries and shit. It's embarressing.
Tell me about it...

[Droford]

gotta love how they just take their sweet time..

[RP]

I dont blame Ghana tho

[RP]

I think the US used there 9th life against Algeria

[Emperor Smeat]

Pretty nice how it was between Howard and the Ghana keeper on that header attempt.

[Droford]

lol, the US finally gets the ball and the ref blows the whistle..

[Crimson]

NFL season yet?

[RP]

What a failure Dempsey is. He's been absolute shitty this whole tournament. Missing shot after shot after shot. Unreal.

[RP]

Go Colts! I'm out

[#BROKEN Hasney]

lol, massive cheers from my apartment block at the full time whistle. Didn't realise there were so many Ghanians.

[Ogen]

Thought they'd beat Ghana for sure. Uruguay will spank Ghana next round.

[Supreme Olajuwon]

Well done Ghana. They made the US look like clowns for a lot of this game. Tough way to go out.

[Razzamajazz]

i enjoyed that "bullshit" chant when the ghanaian- ghanin- ghana guy was layed out flat


they stretchered him out and he stood up like everything was fine

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>The wait for the full-time whistle is gutting. Felt like the ref was purposely waiting for the US to get the ball again.</font> :(

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Thought they'd beat Ghana for sure. Uruguay will spank Ghana next round.

Seriously. Scored 4 goals in 4 games, 2 from pens and 2 tonight from pretty dire US defending. Would expect Suarez & Forlan to eat them alive.

[Razzamajazz]

they still had 5 seconds left dammit

[Fignuts]

Clark needs to fucking go. Makes way too many mistakes.

[Sixx]

Really, do some of you really believe that all the refs want is to screw USA out of the WC?

Fucking ridiculous.

[Rev. Hallowell]

Really, do some of you really believe that all the refs want is to screw USA out of the WC?

Fucking ridiculous.

We're hated by every non-Japanese country in the world. Plus...

http://www.pacsignatures.com/shop/images/T/1-80.jpg

http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/navy-football.jpg

We call this "football". That pisses off Fifa, Soccer-football fans, and pretty much everybody involved with soccer-football, including the refs.

[Rev. Hallowell]

We lost...

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[CSL]

We're hated by every non-Japanese country in the world. Plus...

http://www.pacsignatures.com/shop/images/T/1-80.jpg

http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/navy-football.jpg

We call this "football". That pisses off Fifa, Soccer-football fans, and pretty much everybody involved with soccer-football, including the refs.

lol if you say so buddy.

[CSL]

Have been drinking, am currently very excited about tomorrow.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Yeah the US is not that hated at all, but if it helps you get through your day then go for it

[Ogen]

We're hated by every non-Japanese country in the world. Plus...

http://www.pacsignatures.com/shop/images/T/1-80.jpg

http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/navy-football.jpg

We call this "football". That pisses off Fifa, Soccer-football fans, and pretty much everybody involved with soccer-football, including the refs.

If Fifa were going to show favouritism to anyone in the world it would be the US. A proper football explosion over there makes them a lot of money.

[Sixx]

We're hated by every non-Japanese country in the world. Plus...

http://www.pacsignatures.com/shop/images/T/1-80.jpg

http://thestartingfive.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/navy-football.jpg

We call this "football". That pisses off Fifa, Soccer-football fans, and pretty much everybody involved with soccer-football, including the refs.

You need to face the fact that the US football (or soccer if you will) team is just not that good.

[Cool King]

Looking forward to Germany/England.

Though I wish the BBC would shut up about "Gazza's Tears". :roll:

[ct2k]

Pretty awesome that either Ghana or Uruguay will be in the semi-finals, hoping for Ghana tbh.

[Ogen]

Right have lumped a load of money on Germany to win. Mon you kraut bastards.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Looking forward to Germany/England.

Though I wish the BBC would shut up about "Gazza's Tears". :roll:
I wish bitter celts would shut up about telling people to shut up about things, but there we are. :-\

[yianni]

Schoolboy defending by Terry

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Lol, glad I'm watching the F1 forum and turning over when I hear people outside shout.

[Mooияakeя™]

Well, I think they need to show why try get paid so fucking much. I mean, if this were club level they be all in. But for internationals they just seem 50% of what they are, and that's generous.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

This is going to be match of the tournament if the pace keeps up.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

That was fucking over the line. Revenge of 66.

[Ogen]

Ahahahahahhahaaha

[yianni]

hahahaha 1966 all over again!!! Great game so far

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Kinda glad the F1 forum has a technical fault, enjoyed the hell out of that.

[Rob Ban Fan]

<font color="#ff6600">I bet the Jocks, the Welsh and the Irish wont be complaining about the talk of '66 now...</font>

[yianni]

2 of my 3 bets are still alive that's all I give a shit about :D

But fuck it's funny thinking that's a payback for 66 :D

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Unfortunate as if we do lose that's all the press will need to ignore the poor performance thus far. And so we go on.

Rooney's been awful btw.

[Rob Ban Fan]

<font color="#ff6600">Upson is a useless sack of shite too, he needs to score another goal just to break even.</font>

[Ogen]

2 of my 3 bets are still alive that's all I give a shit about :D

But fuck it's funny thinking that's a payback for 66 :D

50 on Klose first goal at 8/1 and I've 100 on ze Germans at 2/1. If Triple A had added my :smug: smiley I'd use it here.

[Ogen]

<font color="#ff6600">Upson is a useless sack of shite too, he needs to score another goal just to break even.</font>

Yeah fucking hell him and Terry a shambles for both goals. I do enjoy Terry when he plays without a good player with him makes him look the shit cunt he is.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I've got the first one all on Terry. He comes 10 yards forward onto Upson's side, watches the ball sail over his head, boom goal. He has a habit of fucking up at tournaments and getting away without the blame.

Not excusing Upson mind. And people wonder why West Ham struggled.

[yianni]

BREAKING NEWS - THE LINESMAN GOT IT RIGHT!!!

http://i.imgur.com/ijnnF.jpg

[Ogen]

I've got the first one all on Terry. He comes 10 yards forward onto Upson's side, watches the ball sail over his head, boom goal. He has a habit of fucking up at tournaments and getting away without the blame.

Not excusing Upson mind. And people wonder why West Ham struggled.

Hes had that habit his whole career.

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

BREAKING NEWS - THE LINESMAN GOT IT RIGHT!!!

http://i.imgur.com/ijnnF.jpg

:rofl:

[yianni]

Could be revenge now for the 1-5 in Munich a few years back?

[Rob Ban Fan]

<font color="#ff6600">Outclassed.

Oh well.</font>

[XL]

:nono:

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Well done, Germany. May they go onto win it. Proper football nation.

[Team Sheep]

Lol, glad I'm watching the F1 forum and turning over when I hear people outside shout.

What an Englishman.

[Team Sheep]

ENGERLAND.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What an Englishman.

Because I prefer a different sport? :wtf:

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Because I prefer a different sport? :wtf:

Team Sheep doesn't care to formulate arguments. He's just LOLENGLAND.

[Mooияakeя™]

Germany weren't great, they weren't even better. We were shit. Beyond shit. Harry said it all. We need 3 goals, so we take Defoe off and bring Heskey on. Just a bunch of rich cunts who have no idea what a privilege it is to play for your country. Thank god we have cricket, F1 and even cycling, cos we're fucking shit at football. Overhaul the squad get the has beens out. Time to build a new squad. Hart, G. Johnson, Dawson, Cole, A. Johnson, Huddlestone, Milner, Lennon, Walcott, Rooney (and only cos he is still under 26).

[Mike the Metal Ed]

they weren't even better.


Oh but they were. Very much so, they've cut us to shreds.

[Rob Ban Fan]

<font color="#ff6600">David James has another 15-20 years in him.

Man of the match (for England).</font>

[Mooияakeя™]

Oh but they were. Very much so, they've cut us to shreds.

No they weren't. We were nowhere. It's our own fault.

Goal #1, defence nowhere, ball over the top route 1
Goal #2, Had so much time to take a bad touch ffs.
Goal #3, trotting back from attack, Barry (slowest England player bar Upson), trying to hack down one of the fastest for German and gets nowhere near him
Goal #4, pretty much see above.

They made us look poor. But they weren't "better". We were shit and hopeless.

[yianni]

Can't wait for the wild scenes from the English press

[Mooияakeя™]

<font color="#ff6600">David James has another 15-20 years in him.

Man of the match (for England).</font>

And I completely agree with this.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

No they weren't. We were nowhere. It's our own fault.

Goal #1, defence nowhere, ball over the top route 1
Goal #2, Had so much time to take a bad touch ffs.
Goal #3, trotting back from attack, Barry (slowest England player bar Upson), trying to hack down one of the fastest for German and gets nowhere near him
Goal #4, pretty much see above.

They made us look poor. But they weren't "better". We were shit and hopeless.

If we were shit, and they weren't then they were better by definition.

EDIT To qualify that, how much more easily did they find their men compared to England? How much better was their finishing?

[XL]

Wow.

I thought Capello was the man that was finally going to get our so-called "Golden Generation" to play to their potential? Pathetic.

He's shown himself up to be far too stubborn and what the hell was he thinking bringing Heskey on!?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Either team would have been eaten alive by Argentina on this day though. Don't think Germany are staying in it.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

The best players in the world play in the Premier League, none of them are English.

[Mooияakeя™]

If we were shit, and they weren't then they were better by definition.

EDIT To qualify that, how much more easily did they find their men compared to England? How much better was their finishing?

No. That's bs. That's like saying cos I'm not white, I must be black. Just cos it's the opposite.

[Mooияakeя™]

See Beckham at half time? There's your fucking replacement for Capello. Beckham looked perfect when they were coming off. He's 100% in there for it. Our Maradona. WE need a total change. Fuck off these guys who have had their last chance. I am surprised we got through.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

No. That's bs. That's like saying cos I'm not white, I must be black. Just cos it's the opposite.

No, they were better because the bested us and looked like a better team. Hence the use of the word.

Black and white aren't opposite, they're different shades.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I do enjoy a hilarious over-reacting backlash though. Bring on the front page of the papers tomorrow.

[Mooияakeя™]

Exactly, they were won the match, but that doesn't make them better. If I played table tennis with you and moved away everytime you hit a shot, that doesn't make you better than me, it just means I wasn't there to hit it back and you got no competition, hence you win.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Give credit to a good team who could've put 7 past us, for goodness sake.

When it was 3-1 it pretty much summed it up quite well, throwin in their half, they can't control the ball, give it away cheaply, Germany cut through 80% of the pitch in about 4 passes.

If they do end up playing Argentina it will be interesting as they're not exactly tight at the back either. Both teams built to counter-attack, think it might be close.

[yianni]

They were absolutely brutal on the counter-attack. I could be wrong on this but don't the majority of the German players still play in the Bundesliga?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I wasn't on about the result, I was saying that every German player looked better than his English counterpart.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

See Beckham at half time? There's your fucking replacement for Capello. Beckham looked perfect when they were coming off. He's 100% in there for it. Our Maradona. WE need a total change. Fuck off these guys who have had their last chance. I am surprised we got through.

Step away and go for a walk or something, you're talking utter bullshit.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

I wasn't on about the result, I was saying that every German player looked better than his English counterpart.

Except Neuer.

[Mooияakeя™]

They were absolutely brutal on the counter-attack. I could be wrong on this but don't the majority of the German players still play in the Bundesliga?

Yes. They took a bad 2006 and built the youth up and maintained rulings in the Bundesliga to play x amount of domestic players. A rule that should be in every league in every continent and as I said, the youth is what England need to do. Build it up now.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

They were absolutely brutal on the counter-attack. I could be wrong on this but don't the majority of the German players still play in the Bundesliga?

Yeah pretty much. Think there's only 1 or 2 that don't.

[Mooияakeя™]

Step away and go for a walk or something, you're talking utter bullshit.

lol. Cos you're the fucking measuring stick. STFU and get over your "12,000" posts so I know more than you shit. Typical fucking yam yam.

The man has had more passion for England than anyone since Stuart Pearce played for England.

[Sixx]

They were absolutely brutal on the counter-attack. I could be wrong on this but don't the majority of the German players still play in the Bundesliga?

Yeah, most of them do.

[Sixx]

Now that I checked it, there's only one player that plays abroad in the German team for WC, and he didn't even play this match.

[Mooияakeя™]

I wasn't on about the result, I was saying that every German player looked better than his English counterpart.

Their defence didn't look so good. Just we never fucking attacked them. If we didn't have James, it could of been worse. I can't believe they kept Upson in and more tot he point got him man marking.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

It's no coincidence the English team has been in decline ever since the Premier League started to spiral out of control, but so long as it keeps making MONEY (supposedly)...

[Mooияakeя™]

It's no coincidence the English team has been in decline ever since the Premier League started to spiral out of control, but so long as it keeps making MONEY (supposedly)...

None at all.

[yianni]

Yes. They took a bad 2006 and built the youth up and maintained rulings in the Bundesliga to play x amount of domestic players. A rule that should be in every league in every continent and as I said, the youth is what England need to do. Build it up now.

Yep that was what I was trying to point out. Until Setanta Sports was accessible in Australia recently you couldn't really see much of the Bundesliga here but since I've been watching Setanta I've realised how much of a quality league it is. England desperately needs to 1) find some younger players and 2) play them like the Germans did this World Cup.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

lol. Cos you're the fucking measuring stick. STFU and get over your "12,000" posts so I know more than you shit. Typical fucking yam yam.

The man has had more passion for England than anyone since Stuart Pearce played for England.

1) where did I say anything about posts, dipshit

2) he's still playing

3) all this bs about PASSION~! is exactly why we lose time and again. The players aren't good enough, it's nothing to do with desire or any of the other bollocks you care to spout.

[Ogen]

You never know another 4 or 5 world cups like this and they might realise that England haven't had a good side in a long long time.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

1) where did I say anything about posts, dipshit

2) he's still playing

3) all this bs about PASSION~! is exactly why we lose time and again. The players aren't good enough, it's nothing to do with desire or any of the other bollocks you care to spout.
BRYAN GUNN HAS PASHUN FOR NORWICH

WOR ALAN HAS PASHUN FOR NEWCASTLE

[Mooияakeя™]

1) where did I say anything about posts, dipshit

2) he's still playing

3) all this bs about PASSION~! is exactly why we lose time and again. The players aren't good enough, it's nothing to do with desire or any of the other bollocks you care to spout.

Fuck me, that just shows you didn't even read what I said and wtf if he is still playing. So people can't quit for being offered a job? Oh of course not cos of the force field between playing and management. They will keep Capello til 2012 more than likely. But if they don't, I don't see flyers at the door for the job.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I did read it, it was nonsensical bullshit. Somehow because I'm a Wolves fan and I have 12000 posts on here you seem to have imposed on me some sense of entitlement or superiority because I disagree with what you're saying.

And as we all know good players make good managers right? Oh.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Actually you know what, being a Wolves fan does give me some insight here, because you sound like the parts of our fanbase who wanted Paul Ince appointed after Hoddle resigned. Eerily similar, actually.



PASSION~!

[Mooияakeя™]

There's a list I could give that would say it would pretty much balance itself out, if not agree with good players making good managers. You can't do much more than Pep Guardiola. He wasn't an amazing player, a good player and I think he's gone past good manager.

I wouldn't say Beckham is an amazing player, or was. I don't think Amazing players make good managers, but I guess Maradona is aiming and might just make us re-think. But as Beckham is a good player, I do believe he can do a Ferguson, Ancelotti, or even Le Guen (at Lyon!)

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Well Argentina scraped through qualifying, so I wouldn't go overboard. But he has the core of a very good team and arguably the best player in the world. England don't, hence it would take a very good manager to get them up to that standard.

Besides which there's no evidence he even wants to go into management. He'll probably just stay in LA and do the odd appearance on Cribs or whatever.

[Mooияakeя™]

Well Argentina scraped through qualifying, so I wouldn't go overboard. But he has the core of a very good team and arguably the best player in the world. England don't, hence it would take a very good manager to get them up to that standard.

Besides which there's no evidence he even wants to go into management. He'll probably just stay in LA and do the odd appearance on Cribs or whatever.

I agree, and he's said that before. But just seeing him through this world cup and in the few interviews he's had, he comes across as though A) he could do it, B) He actually wouldn't mind giving it a shot now. I dunno, maybe being that side of the fence has made him look at his post-playing career differently.

BTW, Ince isn't ready for management at all imo. He should be an assistant for a few years. I think what did him was all this "Black manager" bollocks. He ascended too fast and to far up for what he is capable of. Right now anyway, who am I to say he won't lead Man Utd or something to the title 20 years from now?

[Chavo Classic]

So, who's the scapegoat for this latest disappointment then? Unlike other years, the tabloids have a choice:

Gareth Barry, Matthew Upson, Assistant Referee, Fabio Capello, Wayne Rooney or other?

[Sixx]

You can't do much more than Pep Guardiola. He wasn't an amazing player, a good player and I think he's gone past good manager.



You haven't watched a lot of Spanish league, have you?

[Sixx]

So, who's the scapegoat for this latest disappointment then? Unlike other years, the tabloids have a choice:

Gareth Barry, Matthew Upson, Assistant Referee, Fabio Capello, Wayne Rooney or other?

Both the ref and Capello, cause he's the best paid manager at this WC.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So, who's the scapegoat for this latest disappointment then? Unlike other years, the tabloids have a choice:

Gareth Barry, Matthew Upson, Assistant Referee, Fabio Capello, Wayne Rooney or other?

I'm really hoping the Mail can blame it on the paparazzi that chased Diana down the tunnel in France.

[Chavo Classic]

The Germans weren't that good -they just exploited our weaknesses so easily through simply plans and level-headed ideas. For me, no-one other than James deserves to be free of criticism.

[Fignuts]

Wayne Rooney is definitely going to get a lot of flack for his performance.

[Chavo Classic]

Don't get me wrong, I am disappointed that we're no longer part of the world cup; but I'm relieved that Germany banged in another 2 goals. I couldn't tolerate months and months of idiots moaning about Lampard's "goal".

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I'm really hoping the Mail can blame it on the paparazzi that chased Diana down the tunnel in France.

No dude that's the Express. The Mail will blame it on immigrants.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

The Germans weren't that good -they just exploited our weaknesses so easily through simply plans and level-headed ideas. For me, no-one other than James deserves to be free of criticism.

For all the talk of this England team having loads of experience and this being one of the youngest ever German teams at a finals they sure looked nervous out there huh?

In theory being able to keep your head and play to your best isn't something that should be highlighted as exceptional, but until our players can demonstrate they can do it we probably should laud the Germans.

[addy2hotty]

The England players won't care. They have plenty to look forward to when they get back.

Gareth fucking Barry is on £150k a week.

There's your problem. The English players mentality.

Who cares if they lose? Only the fans. And most of them don't support the clubs they play for.

England need a manager who will say 'fuck you and your money, if you don't want to play, then fuck off'.

That man is either Roy Hodgson or Harry Redknapp.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

England need a manager who will say 'fuck you and your money, if you don't want to play, then fuck off'.

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/09/article-1160394-03CA833E000005DC-496_468x286.jpg

Aye young man. English football will never see the likes of that again.

[Mooияakeя™]

You haven't watched a lot of Spanish league, have you?

And you're not aware of his accomplishments are you?

[addy2hotty]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/09/article-1160394-03CA833E000005DC-496_468x286.jpg

Aye young man. English football will never see the likes of that again.

I'm sure there was some tectonic movement around his grave today.

[Sixx]

And you're not aware of his accomplishments are you?

Yeah, I am. I'm talking about the "great/good player" part.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I kind of hope Redknapp gets the job and fails as it would be hilarious to see Fleet St tie themselves in knots trying to criticise him when they normally can't remove themselves collectively from his rectum

[ct2k]

Question is, can the country finally admit to itself that the squad is as much the problem as whatever manager we have in charge?

[Ogen]

The England players won't care. They have plenty to look forward to when they get back.

Gareth fucking Barry is on £150k a week.

There's your problem. The English players mentality.

Who cares if they lose? Only the fans. And most of them don't support the clubs they play for.

England need a manager who will say 'fuck you and your money, if you don't want to play, then fuck off'.

That man is either Roy Hodgson or Harry Redknapp.

Ah yeah that must be it, I hear they keep the Germans, Spanish and Brazillians on minimum wage to offset the dangers of that happening. England are not a good team. If he ends up leaving England will be far worse off.

[Loose Cannon]

I've been busy, so I haven't been able to post my thoughts on the US game. I'll do that first, then move on to England.

Looking back at the past 4 games the US played, it was certainly a game of two halfs for them. It was like night and day. They showed signs of brillance and the best US soccer I've ever seen and then there were times where they played like absolute shit. Ghana owned them in the first half yesterday. I mean they made the US look like some 3rd rate team that didn't even belong. But that happened in all thier four games. I think the passing game and team play is what killed them the most when they were bad. They need to work on moving the ball a lot quicker. That was a major weakness, but you saw they have potential to be great at that. I think we've still got a long long way to go to match up with the world in this game, but I am proud of them. I just hope they added a few more soccer fans in this country.


Now on to England. I am not one for changing the rules of a game, especialy futbol, which is a wordly game. But come on with that Lampard goal. Yes, England played like shit for much of the game and Germany was brilliant, but look what happened. England gets all this momentum and scores a beauty on a header. Then 60 seconds later, Lampard sends one of the best shots I've seen in this Cup through the goal. England was riding a wave of momentum and then it was stripped in all of 2 seconds by the ref. I hate when you leave the game in the hands of the refs. 2-2 is a much different game mentaly then 2-1. I do believe you would of seen the same England team on the field in that 2nd half had it been 2-2. That stuff just drives me crazy. You have to add replay or a challenge (like American football) for that.

And that's not to take anything away from Germany. They played awesome and deserved the win. They played very well together as a team and caught England off guard so many times. Excellent play by them.

Argentina vs Gemany should be good.

[yianni]

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/03/09/article-1160394-03CA833E000005DC-496_468x286.jpg

Aye young man. English football will never see the likes of that again.

Great call :y:

[Sixx]

Who's that?

[Ogen]

Brian Clough.

[Ogen]

I've been busy, so I haven't been able to post my thoughts on the US game. I'll do that first, then move on to England.

Looking back at the past 4 games the US played, it was certainly a game of two halfs for them. It was like night and day. They showed signs of brillance and the best US soccer I've ever seen and then there were times where they played like absolute shit. Ghana owned them in the first half yesterday. I mean they made the US look like some 3rd rate team that didn't even belong. But that happened in all thier four games. I think the passing game and team play is what killed them the most when they were bad. They need to work on moving the ball a lot quicker. That was a major weakness, but you saw they have potential to be great at that. I think we've still got a long long way to go to match up with the world in this game, but I am proud of them. I just hope they added a few more soccer fans in this country.


Now on to England. I am not one for changing the rules of a game, especialy futbol, which is a wordly game. But come on with that Lampard goal. Yes, England played like shit for much of the game and Germany was brilliant, but look what happened. England gets all this momentum and scores a beauty on a header. Then 60 seconds later, Lampard sends one of the best shots I've seen in this Cup through the goal. England was riding a wave of momentum and then it was stripped in all of 2 seconds by the ref. I hate when you leave the game in the hands of the refs. 2-2 is a much different game mentaly then 2-1. I do not believe you would of seen the same England team on the field in that 2nd half had it been 2-2. That stuff just drives me crazy. You have to add replay or a challenge (like American football) for that.

And that's not to take anything away from Germany. They played awesome and deserved the win. They played very well together as a team and caught England off guard so many times. Excellent play by them.

Argentina vs Gemany should be good.

Not sure on video tech being used as it'll start with goal line stuff then be used for more stuff and I don't like that. Wouldn't be against them doing whatever it is they do in ice hockey tiny chip in the ball or whatever that tells them when its gone over the line.

All the same I'm prefectly happy with it as it is.

[XL]

How about the extra linesmen deal they had with the Europa League? Or an official behind the goal. It should stop outrageous calls like todays and the whole Henry handball thing.

[yianni]

ahahha Ned Zelic going awol about the goal not being allowed (only the Aussies will get this). Most laid back cunt ever, fuck I love how SBS don't give a shit who they chuck on TV :D

[Fignuts]

Need to know where to watch argentina mexico online.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

http://www.tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=1

Don't know if it will work outside the UK, and you'll have to put up with the BBC talking more about England than anything to do with the game. They have Seedorf though :yes:

[addy2hotty]

Ah yeah that must be it, I hear they keep the Germans, Spanish and Brazillians on minimum wage to offset the dangers of that happening. England are not a good team. If he ends up leaving England will be far worse off.

Not at all. The players abroad on that type of cash have achieved something. We celebrate mediocrity in England. Players like Barry who are average at best get £150k at their clubs so why should they give a shit about losing for England.

It doesn't mean enough to them.

The English players mentality.

As for Capello, we've just been destroyed by a decent German side. Frankly, if he can't do better with our so-called 'golden generation', I don't want him anywhere near our young players.

The players had no sense of togetherness, they clearly didn't like the system being played and there was open revolt against him.

I'm sure you have some reason beyond 'England are not a good team' that would justify him carrying on?

[addy2hotty]

Actually, just noticed your avatar....no wonder you want him to carry on :lol:

[Fignuts]

http://www.tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=1

Don't know if it will work outside the UK, and you'll have to put up with the BBC talking more about England than anything to do with the game. They have Seedorf though :yes:

Nah, no dice outside of the UK I think.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

http://www.tvcatchup.com/watch.html?c=1

Don't know if it will work outside the UK, and you'll have to put up with the BBC talking more about England than anything to do with the game. They have Seedorf though :yes:

TVC doesn't work outside of the EU...

Nothing on www.myp2p.eu ?

[Mooияakeя™]

Don't FIFA show th on their site?

[Ogen]

Not at all. The players abroad on that type of cash have achieved something. We celebrate mediocrity in England. Players like Barry who are average at best get £150k at their clubs so why should they give a shit about losing for England.

It doesn't mean enough to them.

The English players mentality.

As for Capello, we've just been destroyed by a decent German side. Frankly, if he can't do better with our so-called 'golden generation', I don't want him anywhere near our young players.

The players had no sense of togetherness, they clearly didn't like the system being played and there was open revolt against him.

I'm sure you have some reason beyond 'England are not a good team' that would justify him carrying on?

England not being that good a team is the reason they've gone out, no idea what the team has to be called a golden generation. You've Cole who is proper top best in the world quality then Rooney and Gerard just behind him who'l never be as effective for England as they are for their clubs because their clubs are set up to their strengths. After that it gets average fairly quickly Sure hes made some odd choices like persisting with Heskey but every England manager loves big Emile for whatever reason.

To suggest Beckham would do better by giving them passion is nonsense. I can't think of anyone who'd entertain taking the job that would do a better job than Fabio.

[Dave Youell]

England not being that good a team is the reason they've gone out, no idea what the team has to be called a golden generation. You've Cole who is proper top best in the world quality then Rooney and Gerard just behind him who'l never be as effective for England as they are for their clubs because their clubs are set up to their strengths. After that it gets average fairly quickly Sure hes made some odd choices like persisting with Heskey but every England manager loves big Emile for whatever reason.

To suggest Beckham would do better by giving them passion is nonsense. I can't think of anyone who'd entertain taking the job that would do a better job than Fabio.

Whoever is the next manager (if there is going to be a next one soon) should, IMO have prem experience.

Looking at the last lot of managers, none of them have manager in the prem or know the style that suits those players before they come in.

My shortlist would be:

Hodgson
Redknapp
O'Neil

Any of those guys know English football inside out, know the players already and what they are capable of and have that passion that's been missing from our team since the 90's

[RatedGSuperstar]

It seems to me that England is having a lot of the same problems with their World Cup squads that the United States had with its Olympic basketball teams before Beijing. Multi-millionaire superstars that see international play as more of a chore than a privilege, coaches that are more like celebrities than actual instructors, etc.

I forget the guy's name, but the Englishman on ESPN's post-game coverage seemed to describe the situation that way. He basically said they need to blow the whole thing up and start from scratch, because whatever they're doing just isn't working.

[Ogen]

I'd love to see Harry incharge just so the press could eventually hate him and stop wanking over him

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I'd love to see Harry incharge just so the press could eventually hate him and stop wanking over him

Stop stealing my points :mad:

Whoever is the next manager (if there is going to be a next one soon) should, IMO have prem experience.

Looking at the last lot of managers, none of them have manager in the prem or know the style that suits those players before they come in.

My shortlist would be:

Hodgson
Redknapp
O'Neil

Any of those guys know English football inside out, know the players already and what they are capable of and have that passion that's been missing from our team since the 90's

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2006/09/SteveMcclaren50906_228x342.jpg

I never ever want to hear the word passion in connection with the England team again. Passion gets you FUCK ALL. Skill, technique, intelligence, teamwork wins tournaments.

[Ogen]

Fucking hell Tevez, thats special.

[Dave Youell]

Stop stealing my points :mad:



http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2006/09/SteveMcclaren50906_228x342.jpg

I never ever want to hear the word passion in connection with the England team again. Passion gets you FUCK ALL. Skill, technique, intelligence, teamwork wins tournaments.

Venables had the right balance.

And I don't consider Maclaren to be a Prem manager by the time he got that job, he'd turned into a Sven clone and represented nothing close to our leagues style

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Venables also had 2 years of friendlies to put a side together and home advantage.

The 2nd point makes no sense at all. He was the first English manager in forever to win a trophy, took Middlesbrough far in Europe, by pretty common consensus was a good choice. In fact the press couldn't wait to coronate him after Sven.

Do you not see history repeating itself? Seriously?

[CSL]

Chicharito

[Ogen]

He looks quite handy, I already hate his face though. Can see him becoming a hate figure for me.

[The Mackem]

Well, I voiced my misgivings from the offset and although I take no satisfaction from it, England didn't fail to deliver.

Where did it go wrong?

Qualifying - Best qualifying I can remember but let's face it, something is wrong if you come out not knowing the best formation, best goalkeeper and that nobody is better up front than Emile Heskey

Squad Selection - Adam Johnson, Scott Parker, Darren Bent. Symbols of what went wrong here. England relied too much on injured, recovering from injury, non match fit and out of form players. Fantastic sign to send out that you can have an awesoe season but those that are shit or average will always get in ahead of you.

No plan B - This is what really takes the piss. If you insist on taking those with question marks there must be another plan if it all goes wrong. It's fair to say that outside the first eleven, there were no impact players except for maybe Joe Cole who looked likely to change games. Ferdinand dropping out appears to have been catastrophic to the England team. Good player fair enough but there has to be someone not far off who can fill in effectively.

Preparation - John Terry, take a bow son.

Match selection - Sorry but this is where Capello got it wrong. Green was obviously a mistake in the first game but that comes back to an earlier point. Milner obviously wasn't fit for the first game but again this comes back to an early point (no plan b). I can go without seeing Shaun Wright Phillips playing for England again at right wing, nevermind left wing. Letting Carragher back into the team sent out all the wrong signals for me. I didn't think Lennon was too bad but he was doomed as soon as the Gerrard and Lampard unable to play together card reared it's ugly head again. Heskey from the start urrrgh. Heskey as a sub double urrrgh. Heskey as a sub with no wingers triple urrrgh.

Group - Should have won it. It would have helped build confidence for the knockout stages. USA you can forgive as the opener, Algeria is the game that they screwed up in.

Today - Wow, the Germans had pace in attack that was devastating. They had the creativity and craft that England have sorely missed this tournament. They have a system that benefits the team as opposed to fitting in with the individuals. You basically can't give teams like that two goal leads. Yeah we had a case with Lampard's 'goal' but unless the Germans capitulated the game would have been far from over. Terry and Upson were made to look very average. Barry wasn't as effective as he had been previously and the diamond didn't offer enough width (unsuprisingly). When that's not working, it's hard to change.

The mentality of the Englad squad needs to change. Too many 'veterans' who know it all and undermine the manager. Capello could do no wrong before the world cup so where the players get off telling him how to do his job just prior and during the World Cup is beyond me. Yeah, have an opinion but don't screw up the team because of it. I don't see one English manager that has the ability or achievements to be a success as England coach. That might be partly down to the Premier League or how ridiculously pressured the job is nowadays. People like Harry Redknapp can fuck off. Spurs were one of the worst teams I saw at the Stadium of Light this season.

Bit of an anti climax even without the usual England 'hype'. There was aalways a hope that it would click back into place and they would finally get going in the World Cup. You don't get second chances at the World Cup though, everything has to be dead on 'perfect'.

[Mike the Metal Ed]

Great call :y:

Be a bit smelly now, but just use his ideas and we'll have no problems.

[Emperor Smeat]

I never ever want to hear the word passion in connection with the England team again. Passion gets you FUCK ALL. Skill, technique, intelligence, teamwork wins tournaments.

If a team is going to have "passion" then it has to be similar to the Brazilian style of passion where the goal of their players is to wear the national jersey with pride more than making the most money or being at the top clubs of the world.

Also helps to buy a bunch of those mini-balls to train tricks and skills since Brazilians play with those balls everywhere (beach, at home, at the park, indoor soccer).

[Rob Ban Fan]

<font color="#ff6600">The great things about the Germans was how well the attacking players linked and the way they played eachother in/cut it back etc. The general unseflish nature of their play which lead to their goals.

Where as with England whenever Rooney, Gerrard or Lampard got the ball all they did was shoot. The inability of any of our players to use the ball intelligently was very disappointing.

And Harry Redknapp would be a shit England manager. He wouldn't stand up to Gerrard/Lampard/Terry/Rooney etc. His whole management strategy at club level is to just sign lots of players; he isn't tactical. At Portsmouth he once said he didn't give the players instructions because "professional players know what they're doing, they don't need to be told", so he just told them "to go out and play". </font>

[Hanso Amore]

Argentina is scary. The first Tevz goal was shit, but they are so fucking scary at Forward

Messi, Tevez, Higuain. Fucking scary.

[The Mackem]

http://images3.photomania.com/361838/1/rad7D8D0.gif

[Juan]

Fuck those Argentinian faggots

[Corporate CockSnogger]

http://images3.photomania.com/361838/1/rad7D8D0.gif

hahaha I loved that when it was on the telly.

[yianni]

hahaha I died laughing when I saw that

Cannot wait for Argentina Germany will be absolutely immense

[Cool King]

http://images3.photomania.com/361838/1/rad7D8D0.gif

I was waiting for someone to make a gif of that. :lol:

[Emperor Smeat]

ESPN and others are reporting the English FA want to wait 2 weeks before making a decision about Capello.

If they were to fire him, how much money would he be getting since his contract was a huge one and there is no way he would accept to resign to lose it all ?

[Ogen]

An absolute arseload of money, didn't they renew it just before the world cup anyway. I really really really want Harry Redknapp in charge.

[Emperor Smeat]

Yeah he got a contract extension/renewal before the cup but don't remember if he gained more guaranteed money or just added years at his current salary rate.

I know before the extension he was making around 1.5 to 2 times more than Lippi (#2 paid coach in the world).

[The Mackem]

No, it was a clause removal that would have let either party end the contract after the end of the World Cup. The FA were worried about an approach from Inter Milan.

[Cool King]

ESPN and others are reporting the English FA want to wait 2 weeks before making a decision about Capello.

If they were to fire him, how much money would he be getting since his contract was a huge one and there is no way he would accept to resign to lose it all ?

I heard that is was £12 million. :-\

[RoXer]

This Spain/Portugal game better be outstanding.

[RoXer]

Loudest game yet

[XL]

No, it was a clause removal that would have let either party end the contract after the end of the World Cup. The FA were worried about an approach from Inter Milan.
This. How smart do the FA look now?

[Londoner]

I heard that is was £12 million. :-\

It is, Crapello can fuck off with his money, useless cunt.

[Ogen]

This Spain/Portugal game better be outstanding.

Was never going to be, Portugal are very very defensive. Something like 22 clean sheets in their last 30 games.

[Ogen]

God I'm loving this world cup, already won 200 off that Villa goal and if Spain hold on to the win I'm up a grand since Sunday.

[Ogen]

Spain just far too good at keeping the ball.

[Emperor Smeat]

:foc: Spain.

It was a good game though since Spain really had to work hard for the goal.

2 of the three teams I root for are gone (USA, Portugal) so now left with rooting for Brazil or at least anyone not named Spain.

[Londoner]

portugal can fuck off too.

[Rev. Hallowell]

Question about the Japan-Paraguay game
How the hell does Paraguay win when the score ends up a 0-0 tie? So they flip a damn coin or something?

Edit: Saw the end of the game.
They should add a frickin point to the score to keep people who don't follow soccer from getting confused though.

[Emperor Smeat]

Question about the Japan-Paraguay game
How the hell does Paraguay win when the score ends up a 0-0 tie? So they flip a damn coin or something?

Edit: Saw the end of the game.
They should add a frickin point to the score to keep people who don't follow soccer from getting confused though.

Its two overtime/extra-time periods and if its still tied then penalty kicks.

[El Capitano Gatisto]

They usually add a small p here beside the score to denote a penalty shoot-out winner.

Capello shouldn't be sacked, it would be yet another acquiescence to a spoilt bunch of dickhead players. The media have been putting the knife into him and the media are being put up to it by the players. Capello doesn't have friends in the media. If Harry Redknapp became England manager it would be sickening, a corrupt, greedy dickhead who has chums in the media managing a bunch of corrupt, greedy dickheads with chums in the media.

[Jura]

http://ezpicshare.com/images/football.gif

[The Mackem]

I don't disagree with any of that. I cringed when the BBC interviewed Redknapp after the game and asked if it was time for an English manager.

[Mooияakeя™]

Just got sent this by a German mate. This one is a huge GIF, so I'm gonna post it as a link so it don't fuck your web up.

Note "brit" not England, lol.

http://i49.tinypic.com/ajwivq.jpg

[Emperor Smeat]

Just got sent this by a German mate. This one is a huge GIF, so I'm gonna post it as a link so it don't fuck your web up.

Note "brit" not England, lol.

http://i49.tinypic.com/ajwivq.jpg

:rofl: Capello at the end of the whole thing.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>God, please let Brazil lose. My city will be a mad house if they win the whole thing.</font> :(

[El Vaquero de Infierno]

<font color=goldenrod>God, please let Brazil lose. My city will be a mad house if they win the whole thing.</font> :(

I heard your prayer, and being in a most benevolent mood, made it so.

Praise my greatness.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>*praises via means of reputation*</font>

[Ogen]

Didn't see that happening, great 2nd half by Holland. About time they won a world cup, they won't win it mind but about time they did.

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Well done to the Dutch but still, Dirk Kuyt is the most unimaginative player at this level of football.

Whenever he gets the ball the only two options that come to his mind are pass backwards or get tackled.

[Emperor Smeat]

Horrible 2nd half by Brazil but the Dutch played great when it mattered the most which is unusual since they normally collapse by the time they reach the playoff stage.

Netherlands vs Ghana or Uruguay is going to be a very entertaining match.

[Sixx]

Hate the Dutch.

[Emperor Smeat]

:eek: What an ending to Ghana-Uruguay extra-time.

:eek: Ghana missed on a game winning PK.

[RoXer]

Horrible 2nd half by Brazil but the Dutch played great when it mattered the most which is unusual since they normally collapse by the time they reach the playoff stage.

Netherlands vs Ghana or Uruguay is going to be a very entertaining match.

This Ghana/Urguay match has already been entertaining. Going into PKs now

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Fucking hell. Gyan is going to be devestated if Ghana lose this now.

[Londoner]

football is fucking great

[Corporate CockSnogger]

Lol Desailly "WHY YOU PUT POWAAAAA"

[RoXer]

GOLLLLLLLLLLLL

EL LOCOLOCOLOCO

EL LOCOLOCOLOCO

[VSG]

That was the most cruel ending to a match. Ghana had its chances, but the right team won in the end.

[Rob Ban Fan]

<font color="#ff6600">Ghanaians are shit at penalties.</font>

[Londoner]

fuck off uruguay

[ct2k]

Fucking Suarez, scumbag!

[OssMan]

Damn @ the end to that game. "Fuck yes" @ Netherlands

[Cool King]

Fucking Suarez, scumbag!

[Ogen]

That Ghana game was fucking amazing.

[Ogen]

Also I called the baloon over the bar and the dink down the middle before they happened and seemed to be bought drinks by lots of people for it

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>U R GAY!
U R GAY!
U R GAY!</font>

[Crossrine]

Apparently Nelson Mandela pitied Gyan
http://g.sports.yahoo.com/soccer/world-cup/news/mandela-feels-for-ghana-s-gyan--fbintl_ro-mandelagyan070210.html

[Emperor Smeat]

Dunga set to resign as Brazil's coach.

http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5349414/ce/us/dunga-hints-done-brazil-wc-loss?cc=5901&ver=us

He was really only given 1 chance to prove his style (defensive and slower pace) would be much better than the traditional samba and passing style. It worked in qualifiers since it kept Brazil focused since they traditionally "goof" around in qualifiers stage but didn't work out too well in the Cup itself

[Sixx]

A dude comes to a whorehouse and says:

"I want to be humiliated, but I'm a bit short with the money".

The main whore says "We can do it for 10 bucks"

"Wow, what's for 10 dollars?"

"An Italy Football Team jersey."

YOOOOOOOOOO

[Mr. Monday Morning]

Thank christ Uruguay won, at least now the commentators will have to STFU about 'playing for Africa' and all the other bullshit.

Somehow doubt people would be as upset if someone from their national side had done what Suarez did.

[Londoner]

Thank christ Uruguay won, at least now the commentators will have to STFU about 'playing for Africa' and all the other bullshit.

.

I was really cheering on Ghana, saw nothing wrong with Africa supporting them and the commentators going on about it.

Honestly people take what commentators/media say so personally, its ridiculous.

[Ogen]

Fifa looking at extending the Suarez ban, be ridiculous if that happens. Have never heard of anyone serving an additional ban for unsporting conduct following a deliberate handball.

[Londoner]

Fifa looking at extending the Suarez ban, be ridiculous if that happens. Have never heard of anyone serving an additional ban for unsporting conduct following a deliberate handball.

Henry didn't get extra punishment did he? Actually didn't get any at all iirc.

[Mr. Monday Morning]

I was really cheering on Ghana, saw nothing wrong with Africa supporting them and the commentators going on about it.

Honestly people take what commentators/media say so personally, its ridiculous.

I dislike it because of the condescending and patronising attitude they still display towards Africa as a whole. The amount they talked about Ghana being there as if they were some pub team who'd made it to the FA Cup quarters was ridiculous.

And let's face it, Chile aren't going to cheer on Argentina are they? France won't be cheering for Holland. It's BS.

[Londoner]

I dislike it because of the condescending and patronising attitude they still display towards Africa as a whole. The amount they talked about Ghana being there as if they were some pub team who'd made it to the FA Cup quarters was ridiculous.

And let's face it, Chile aren't going to cheer on Argentina are they? France won't be cheering for Holland. It's BS.

Africa's different though to S.America/Europe. I can understand their mindset. I do agree wiht you though about the commentators opinions on Ghana, one comment that did annoy me actually was when ghana played USA, the commentator said 'its men(US) v Boys(Ghana)' when Ghana looked more dominant and bigger than the US overall?:n: